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"Sunshine" is not just the greatest Filipino movie I've seen but one of the most important Filipino films of all-time! This film deals with controversial topics in our society, abortion and teen pregnancy.

A week of national tryout for the gymnast, Sunshine (Maris Racal) finds out that she's pregnant. Conflicts arise as she has to decide what to do next. In between life and dreams, what's the most significant between the two?

The film is unconventional at best. This is not your usual and average Filipino drama you'll see. It's a character study about a teenager who is on the down side of her life. We follow her journey through this life and see a glimpse of her life dealing with her problem.

Maris Racal defines this film as Sunshine. Her acting here is brilliant. She's perfect for this role. Jennica Garcia surprised me. Her character as Sunshine's sister marks! What she said to Sunshine near the ending, though it's common, is like a punch to tears! I ended up loving her character. Jennica Garcia deserves an award for being the best supporting actress for this role. Another cast that standout is Rhed Bustamante and Xyriel Manabat both deserve a recognition for their role.

Blurring between reality and fantasy, mostly this film is realistic in portraying the whole theme thanks to Direk Antoinette Jadaone directions. Also, the cinematography is the best!

Overall, "Sunshine" is a women's movie. It's timely, affecting and brave to its theme. It doesn't spoon feed. It will make you immersed and think. It's worth an experience. This is a rare Filipino movie I've seen! I'm glad and proud watching this in cinema. After watching "Sunshine", it leaves me with a question, "Is abortion a choice if your greatest dream will compromise?"

"Flower Girl" is one of the greatest Filipino films I've seen ! An instant classic and iconic LGBTQ movie!

Ena (Sue Ramirez) one day woke up her vagina is gone. She soon discovers that she's on a curse and must hurry to break the spell and return her vagina.

The movie is campy at best! It is fast paced and doesn't waste moments in its direction. This is a well directed movie! Kudos to direk Fatrick Tabada! Bravo!!!! It is also well acted with all the cast are brilliant! Of course, Sue Ramirez, the main cast, carries the whole movie with the big bang!!! She deserves an award for this iconic movie! She nailed her daring character here! I love her performance in this movie! This movie has one of the best endings for a Filipino movie I've seen so far! It is the most absurd movie ending in a Filipino movie that you will remember even if you leave the cinema!

Overall, "Flower Girl" is a must see! It's one of the greatest Filipino comedies of all time. A perfect blend of campiness and absurdity and comedy! It's a must see LGBTQ movie!

Direct JP Habac is really one of the best RomCom directors of this generation. " Ex Ex Lovers" delivers a great RomCom movie that even non-fans of Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin love team can enjoy. It's a movie with a mixture of escapism, nostalgia and realistic ending. Bravo!!!!

Joy (Jolina Magdangal) travels to Valletta, Malta to reunite with her ex-husband, Ced ( Marvin Agustin) just to ask her ex-husband to walk her daughter to the aisle on her wedding day. Along the way, things get complicated as they face their unresolved past.

The trailer gives away the surprise actors. It's nice to see Judy Ann Santos, Mylen Dizon , G Tongi and Dominic Ochoa in this film as it adds nostalgia even if their roles are cameos. I have no problem with the whole movie. The direction and cinematography are great. The acting, I think they all stand up.

Overall, "Ex Ex Lovers" is one of the best Filipino RomCom of 2025! It's a beautiful crowd-pleaser tragedy.